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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastens
to put securely in place or in a desired position
candidates for admission are asked to secure a recent photo to their application forms
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secures
The deal, confirmed by Braun’s agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, secures the 24-year-old as a foundational piece for a team that remains focused on contending for championships in the years ahead.
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Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Tide continue to make Week 1’s loss to Florida State look like an aberration, which secures them a first-round bye.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Still, Piastri dismissed suggestions that McLaren should favor him over Norris in the final stretch to fend off the threat of Verstappen and ensure one of its two drivers secures the championship.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
For fully off-grid, standalone use, the X1 can be powered by an available 18-V rechargeable battery that secures to the side.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
If Mamdani is elected and secures a rent freeze next year, one of his biggest opponents will be an old friend.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Inside, a set of horizontal crossbars secures the motherboard tray and other interior panels to the outer frame.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Tide continue to make Week 1’s loss to Florida State look like an aberration, which secures them a first-round bye.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Still, Piastri dismissed suggestions that McLaren should favor him over Norris in the final stretch to fend off the threat of Verstappen and ensure one of its two drivers secures the championship.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
For fully off-grid, standalone use, the X1 can be powered by an available 18-V rechargeable battery that secures to the side.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
If Mamdani is elected and secures a rent freeze next year, one of his biggest opponents will be an old friend.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Inside, a set of horizontal crossbars secures the motherboard tray and other interior panels to the outer frame.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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Covering cilantro with cloches and adding mulch around your plants protects them from chilly weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The justices found the organization’s policy violated the state’s Human Rights Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tailoring your trip to your family’s interests ensures everyone feels included and excited.—
Christie Holmes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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How much each team earns through revenue sharing is also not typically disclosed.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nevada Qualls, 25, earns $12 an hour, working as a cashier at city hall in Lake Providence.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … NO MORE STUDIES – Gov Moore defends veto of reparations commission, calls for immediate action instead.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But she's also been a team member that defends, that goes up against great threats.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Trespassers of any kind need not be treated as guests, Miss Manners assures you.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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This resolution strengthens the foundation for simulating reactor behavior and assures designers that graphite will perform its duties as expected.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is an adjustable graphics-card brace, and its screw tightens the part that clamps it to the slide.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here, Lloyd clamps a muzzle — part fetish club, part Bane — over Lucky’s mouth while Pozzo pushes him in a wheelchair (the actor, Michael Patrick Thornton, uses a chair).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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In today’s environment, the leader who can integrate across boundaries — technical and human, strategic and tactical, long-term and immediate — is the one who wins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Read on for how to watch Love Island Australia in the US to see which couple wins the final $50,000 grand prize.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mark Jefferson, the Tavern League's executive director, said the league would support more clarity in state law that guarantees Class B locations can have the machines.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As Martino references, a four-year deal that guarantees one additional season beyond the club option the Mets currently have for Díaz in 2028 might be the determining factor.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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